ASK THE INSPECTOR: Questions on central exhaust system's use

QUESTION: I am a regular reader of your column and I thought I would ask you about a system. We purchased a house that is about seven years old now. When we purchased it, we did not receive any information . . .

Posted: 2011-08-13

Eliminate skunk smell with hydrogen peroxide

QUESTION -- My son was sprayed by a skunk and I would like to know what to do to remove the skunk smell from his clothes. Is there any combination besides laundry detergent that would remove the smell? Bonnie, Winnipeg   ANSWER -- . . .

Posted: 2013-09-21

Dirty secrets

North Dakota farmer recommends following five principles of soil health

Gabe Brown is very much in demand as a speaker. Farmers and ranchers, large corporate food companies, community garden stewards and backyard gardeners flock to hear his message about soil health and land regeneration. It’s a message that applies to . . .

Posted: 2020-03-14

Solid plan needed for porch addition

Question: I just read an old article in Homes regarding getting rid of the cold room. You seem to be very knowledgeable and I hope that you could solve my dilemma. We have a 55-year-old bungalow and we are . . .

Posted: 2023-07-29

Floor and ceilings with maximum flexibility a no-brainer

Question: My wife and I are building a new home and have decided to finish the basement at the same time. Some people we have talked to have suggested putting down Drycore on the concrete floor, or a similar product, . . .

Posted: 2018-08-11

SOLUTIONS: Whitish mark on oak table can be removed

QUESTION: For 30 years I have always put a heavy protector on my oak table whenever I use it. However, a couple of weeks ago I just threw a tablecloth directly onto the table. Now I have a whitish mark . . .

Posted: 2012-02-25

ASK THE INSPECTOR: Warming up basement floor without wet woes

QUESTION: Recently we bought a modest bungalow in North Kildonan. The basement, which has some of the area broken up by stud-framed walls that are not sheeted in, will be completed as soon as it is affordable. The concrete floor . . .

Posted: 2011-05-14

Existing structure may dictate best siding options

Question: We have a 1940s cottage that is sided with tongue and groove pine with many different coats of paint on it, from over the years. It is also not in the best of shape with some cracking, warping, etc. . . .

Posted: 2018-06-23

Pools are worth it -- safety is worth more

Everyone should take the time to consider these simple tips

Without question, our favourite summer activity is having friends and family gather around our backyard pool for a day of fun in the sun. Watching the kids swim and play in the water makes all the work associated with pool ownership . . .

Posted: 2019-08-10

Sort and organize your cooking essentials with ease

Spring is the perfect time to clean out your over-cluttered pantry, fridge and freezer, but how do you know what to keep or toss? Taste of Home magazine offers its top spring-cleaning kitchen secrets to help you sort and organize . . .

Posted: 2015-05-16